Washington/Dhaka, Aug 8: The United States has said that the interim government of Bangladesh, to be formed on Thursday, should respect democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people.
“any decisions that the interim government makes should respect democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people,” Matthew Miller, US State Department spokesperson, said during a regular briefing in Washington on August 7.
Miller said they think the interim government will play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh.
He said they continue to monitor developments in Bangladesh, and have seen the appointment of Prof Muhammad Yunus as the leader of an interim government.
Responding to a question on Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s latest video message, Miller said he does not have any comments on statements made by a private citizen.
Miller said they have already spoken to the authorities in Bangladesh on what steps the US wants to see moving forward.
Miller said as the interim government makes decisions moving forward, they want to see them do so in a way that respects democratic principles.
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said that democracy and elections in Bangladesh are not possible by excluding the Awami League which is the biggest and oldest democratic political party.
“I will tell those who are currently in power. We also want a democratic, orderly and safe country free from militancy. For that we are ready to discuss with everyone, only if they eliminate militancy and violence. Sheikh Hasina is not dead. We didn’t go anywhere. Democracy and elections are not possible without the Awami League in Bangladesh,” he said in a video message on Wednesday night.
He urged the party’s leaders and workers to stand with courage and said, “We are here (with you).”
Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to take oath as head of the interim government at Bangabhaban Thursday night.
Meanwhile, a Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has said China is closely following the developments in Bangladesh.
“As a friendly neighbour and comprehensive strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh, China sincerely hopes that social stability will be restored soon in the country,” said the spokesperson.
(UNI)
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